Please be aware that the Gardens are currently closed to the public and have been so, since October 2011. This is not an 'official' website; but we have consistently campaigned for, and provided information about the Gardens, since Garden Organic's withdrawl in March 2008.

Post navigation

When I posted a few pictures of Wednesday’s open evening on Facebook yesterday; I included the words “Mixed thoughts – mixed emotions”. Further consideration only strengthens that view; one wants to concentrate on the here and now and the future … Read more…

The gardens are being opened to local residents from 4pm – 8pm, this Wednesday, 13 April; so they can see progress and learn more about the future plans for the gardens. The invitation is extended to the ‘Friends’ (essentially subscribers … Read more…

Many thanks to those who have posted on here about new signage at the Gardens and the new website www.thegardensyalding.co.uk. Not being locals; we are reliant on local feedback – we have no contact with the proprietors. As with the other parties … Read more…

The latest Congelow Trust accounts are now available on the Charities Commission website, here. These show that the Trust received £275,000 in November 2013, for the freehold of the Gardens (as against a reported valuation of £27,397 in good condition?) … Read more…

As expected, we have not heard anything from the Congelow Trust, or anyone else connected with the Gardens; but we have learnt of a new website for “Yalding Gardens Weddings & Events”, apparently launching in the Spring. The website is … Read more…

Although (and as expected) we continue to hear nothing from the Congelow Trust; we have heard from a most reliable source, that contracts for the sale of Yalding Gardens have been exchanged – with completion being set for 6 November. … Read more…

Garden Organic (the former operator of Yalding Organic Gardens) has appointed James Campbell as its new Chief Executive, following a comprehensive recruitment process. James has joined Garden Organic from the Earthwatch Institute, where he was Acting Chief Development Officer. He … Read more…